Deputy President shows support to Gordhan

Natasha Mabuto

16 October 2016

In a statement this morning, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa said he offers his “moral and political support” to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Ramophosa is the third member of the executive who publicly announced support for Gordhan who faces charges of fraud and theft.

Derek Hanekom, Minister of Tourism and Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel, also came out in support of Gordhan.